Kalpana Chawla, born March 17, 1962, was an Indian American astronaut who died in the 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. She had a distinguished education and career in aerospace engineering, holding degrees from Punjab Engineering College, University of Texas, and University of Colorado. Kalpana logged 30 days in space, participating in crucial missions for NASA, including STS-87 and STS-107.Kalpana Chawla, born March 17, 1962, was an Indian American astronaut who died in the 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. She had a distinguished education and career in aerospace engineering, holding degrees from Punjab Engineering College, University of Texas, and University of Colorado. Kalpana logged 30 days in space, participating in crucial missions for NASA, including STS-87 and STS-107.
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